[For Men] Want to Hype Up the Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended High-Energy J-Pop/Rock
I think there are plenty of chances to go to karaoke—whether with friends, family, or coworkers—and once you’re there, you naturally want to get the crowd going.
You’re probably always wondering which songs will hype everyone up, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a ton of great karaoke songs that are perfect for men and guaranteed to liven up the room!
We’ve picked popular tracks that often rank high on karaoke charts, so they’re sure to be a hit.
In addition to upbeat party anthems, we also recommend some beloved ballads.
Even if you’re thinking, “I’m not confident in my singing…,” don’t worry—there are plenty of easy-to-sing songs you can choose from.
Use this as a reference and have fun!
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[For Men] Want to Hype Up the Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended High-Energy J-Pop Songs (141–150)
FlowerKinKi Kids
This is the campaign song for ANA’s “’99 Paradise Okinawa.” For those who lived through that era, it will be so nostalgic it might bring you to tears.
It was a time when CDs sold well enough to be released.
It’s a happy song you’ll want to listen to especially when you’re feeling down.
Pretty girlL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This song features adult-themed lyrics and a hard rock-style guitar solo.
It really fires up the crowd at live shows, and if you can pull it off, you’re sure to be a hit with both men and women! The key is low, so it should be easy to sing.
It’s a hidden gem by L’Arc-en-Ciel.
Definitely try singing it at karaoke.
Beginning feat. Kiyosaku from MONGOL800Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Hajimari feat.
Kiyosaku from MONGOL800 features Kiyosaku Uezu from MONGOL800—who inspired the band’s central figure, Motoki Omori, to start making music—on chorus.
It’s a track included on their third album, ENSEMBLE, and its refreshing feel evokes the spirit of youth punk.
While it has a driving sense of speed, the melody is relaxed, making it easy to sing at karaoke.
If possible, try recreating the chorus parts with friends; it’s a high-energy rock tune that’s sure to get everyone fired up.
indigo (ai)Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Originally included on the live-venue-exclusive mini album “Introduction,” and later re-arranged for inclusion on the first album “TWELVE,” “Ai” is a rock tune whose tight intro and tapping-featured guitar create a thrilling ensemble that sticks in your ears.
Because it has relatively few leaps in pitch and a less mobile melody, it should be easier to stay on pitch even for those who aren’t confident singers.
Its driving arrangement is sure to energize any karaoke session—a highly recommended number.
(you can do) everythingONE OK ROCK
“(you can do) everything,” included on their major-label first album Zeitakubyou—titled to reflect a work packed with a variety of music—is a refreshing track whose striking guitar riff and driving 8-beat tempo will lift your spirits.
Although the overall key is on the higher side, there aren’t many large melodic leaps and the range isn’t very wide, so if you set the key to suit your voice, it’s comfortable to sing.
It’s a rock tune everyone can enjoy together—perfect for livening up karaoke even if you’re not very confident in your singing.
Roco LotionORANGE RANGE
If you’re looking for a song that gets everyone shouting along, “Locolotion” is a great pick.
It’s a track released in 2004 by the rock band ORANGE RANGE.
The song depicts a romance between a handsome man and a beautiful woman set on the beach.
Enjoy its comedic storyline and summery vibe, and don’t forget to throw in some call-and-response.
Plus, the steady tempo makes it easy to sway to the rhythm and belt out the lyrics, which is part of its appeal.
You can’t count on heroes of justice.SMAP
This is an early song by SMAP, the nationally beloved male idol group.
It’s memorable for how Masahiro Nakai—who isn’t exactly known for his singing—performs with such freedom and ease.
The sound has a rare punk rock flavor for SMAP, and it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going if you sing it at karaoke!